Queen Mary of Denmark shared an update on her mother-in-law days after Queen Margrethe was discharged from the hospital.

Queen Margrethe, who shockingly stepped back from the throne at the start of the year, was hospitalised following a fall last week

Queen Mary of Denmark has taken on a major role this weekend as her husband, King Frederik , was out of the country, just days after Queen Margrethe's hospitalisation. The Danish royal household announced that Mary will act as regent from 20 to 22 September. It's the first time Mary has taken on such a role as Queen of Denmark.

Queen Mary has taken on an important role this weekend as she steps up after Queen Margrethe's hospitalisation. It was announced on Friday that the former monarch, 84, had been discharged from hospital having suffered a fall at her Fredensborg Palace home.